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Software Architecture Courses

Software architecture courses can help you learn system design principles, architectural patterns, and scalability strategies. You can build skills in creating robust APIs, ensuring security in software systems, and integrating microservices effectively. Many courses introduce tools like UML for modeling, Docker for containerization, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, that support deploying and managing applications in modern environments.

Popular Software Architecture Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Verification And Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Decision Intelligence, Data Processing, Big Data, LLM Application, Information Architecture, AI literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Data Presentation, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Apache Spark, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software architecture courses

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM

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